i have masked off the logo, feedneck, and the battery cover grooves so the battery cover will install easy. also tapped the screw holes so i dont have problems later trying to get the screws back in
i have done a red base coat of Krylon Fusion - Red Pepper #2328
to get this effect i cut out the empire logo on a buisiness card. i placed it on the hopper in different spot then painted switching back and forth from the red and black to create this layered effect.

so the hopper is complete!!! heres the final product assembled with clear coat

its actually very easy. the hardest part is covering everything you dont want painted with tape like the screw holes. once preparation is done, just start spraying. pm me if you would like some more info